Universities That Are Free To Apply


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Applications season has begun! Usually, you will need to budget for application fees. Luckily, there are some Universities who don't ask for one.


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Universities who don't ask for an application fee? Yes, they exist. University application fees can leave quite a hole in your pocket so here are the Universities that don't ask for an application fee.

University of Johannesburg

The University of Johannesburg offers a very wide range of course from diplomas to degrees to postgraduate courses. UJ also offers a wide range of online courses. These range from short courses to full certificates, continuing education programmes, degrees and postgraduate courses. 

CLICK HERE TO FIND OUT HOW TO APPLY TO UJ

North West University

North West University offers Undergraduate studies, Postgrad studies, Distance Learning and Short Courses. NWU has three campuses, namely: Mafikeng Campus, Potchefstroom Campus and the Vaal Triangle Campus.

CLICK HERE TO FIND OUT HOW TO APPLY TO NWU

University of the Free State

The University of the Free State does not need an application fee to be paid to apply.

UFS has nine faculties for prospective students to choose from. Along with these faculties, they also offer Open Distance Learning and Business School. Students can also participate in more than 22 different sport disciplines.

CLICK HERE TO FIND OUT HOW TO APPLY TO UFS

Sol Plaatje University

Sol Plaatje University doesn't need an application fee to apply. SPU has only one campus located in the Civic Centre in Kimberly. They offer courses in Economic and Management Sciences, Education, Humanities and Natural & Applied Sciences.

CLICK HERE TO FIND OUT HOW TO APPLY TO SPU

Central University of Technology

Those wanting to apply to study at the Central University of Technology (CUT) need not worry as you won't be asked to pay an application fee.

CUT offers a variety of departments at their campuses. Courses are offered for the following faculties: Engineering, Built Environment and Information Technology, Health and Environmental Sciences, Humanities and Management Sciences.

CLICK HERE TO FIND OUT HOW TO APPLY TO CUT

Nelson Mandela University

Applications to study towards a diploma or degree qualification at Nelson Mandela University (NMU) must be done by using NMU's online application system. A bonus? No application fee!

CLICK HERE TO FIND OUT HOW TO APPLY TO NMU

Walter Sisulu University

WSU accepts online applications only and no application fee is needed. At WSU, they provide you with affordable, appropriate, career-focused and professional programmes that address rural development and urban renewal with primary emphasis on science, technology and development studies.

CLICK HERE TO FIND OUT HOW TO APPLY TO WSU

University of the Western Cape

Applications to study at the University of the Western Cape (UWC) don't require an application fee. Students must apply online via the university's online application portal. 

CLICK HERE TO FIND OUT HOW TO APPLY TO UWC

Cape Peninsula University of Technology

Cape Peninsula University of Technology (CPUT) charges no application fee for those applying online. Applicants can apply online to study at Cape Pensinsula University of Technology

CLICK HERE TO FIND OUT HOW TO APPLY TO CPUT

University of Fort Hare

Applications to study at University of Fort Hare (UFH) are free when done online. However, manual paper-based applications cost R120.

CLICK HERE TO FIND OUT HOW TO APPLY TO UFH

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